The Shed with Children Fighting
1862
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu (1859–1859) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Shed with Children Fighting is a 1862 ink by Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a small wooden shed with a slanted roof, surrounded by trees. Inside, two kids are scuffling on the ground, while another child sits nearby. Outside, a third kid leans against the shed’s open door, watching. The scene looks quiet but full of movement. The artist used fine lines to show texture—like the rough bark of the trees or the thatch roof. The kids’ clothes and the shed’s details are drawn carefully, making the scene feel real. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one create prints.
Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu (1859–1859) was an artist.
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